₹10 Lakh Canada Work Permit Fraud
A 70-year-old man from Ahmedabad has accused a father-son duo of allegedly cheating him of ₹10 lakh after promising to arrange a Canadian visa and work permit for his 38-year-old son.
According to the complaint, the accused allegedly collected money through cash payments and bank transfers between July 2023 and January 2024 but failed to deliver the promised Canadian work permit.
The case has now brought attention to the growing problem of fraudulent immigration agents and fake travel documents.
₹6 Lakh Paid In Initial Payments
The complainant, identified as Baldevbhai Hirabhai Patel, reportedly approached Nitish Vasudev Rawal after being introduced through a friend.
Rawal allegedly claimed that he could arrange a Canadian work permit for Patel’s son for a total cost of ₹16 lakh.
Patel reportedly paid ₹2.5 lakh in cash near Nana Chiloda Bridge in August 2023.
He later transferred another ₹3.5 lakh through RTGS to an account associated with Guru International, which was allegedly operated by Rawal.
Fake Air India Ticket Allegedly Provided
The accused allegedly provided documents on Guru International letterhead, including details of a tour package and an Air India flight ticket in the son’s name.
The complainant later suspected that the ticket and other documents were not genuine.
The alleged fake ticket was reportedly presented as part of the arrangements for sending his son to Canada.
Visitor Visa Route Allegedly Promised
When Patel questioned the delay in arranging the work permit, Rawal allegedly told him that his son would first travel to Canada on a visitor visa.
According to the complaint, Rawal allegedly claimed that his son, Dev Rawal, would receive the applicant in Canada and help arrange employment and a work permit after his arrival.
The complainant continued making payments while waiting for the promised arrangements.
More Money Allegedly Demanded
The dispute reportedly escalated when the accused allegedly demanded additional money.
Patel eventually realised that the promised Canadian work permit had not materialised and began questioning the authenticity of the documents provided to him.
He subsequently approached the police and filed a complaint alleging cheating and document fraud.
Two More People Allegedly Targeted
The investigation has reportedly uncovered allegations involving other prospective migrants as well.
Two additional individuals have allegedly approached authorities with similar complaints involving promises of Canadian and Australian visas.
Police are examining whether the accused operated a wider immigration fraud network and whether other applicants may have been targeted using similar methods.
Why Fake Tickets Are Used In Immigration Scams
Fraudulent immigration agents often use apparently genuine-looking documents to convince applicants that their overseas employment or visa process is progressing.
Fake flight tickets, employment letters, visa approvals and other paperwork can create the impression that an applicant is close to travelling.
In reality, such documents may have no connection with an actual immigration application.
This is why applicants are advised to independently verify their immigration status instead of relying solely on documents supplied by an agent.
Canada Work Permit Cannot Simply Be Bought
A Canadian work permit cannot legitimately be guaranteed by an agent in exchange for a large payment.
Depending on the category, applicants may require a genuine job offer, employer-related documentation and other approvals before a work permit can be issued.
Applicants should verify the status of their immigration application directly through official Canadian government channels.
Police Investigation Underway
Ahmedabad police are now examining the alleged financial transactions, documents and communications between the complainant and the accused.
Investigators are also expected to determine whether the Air India ticket was forged and whether similar documents were allegedly supplied to other applicants.
The investigation will establish whether the allegations made in the complaint are supported by evidence.
A Warning For Indians Seeking Jobs Abroad
The case highlights the risks faced by Indians looking for overseas employment through private agents.
Promises of guaranteed Canadian jobs, work permits or extremely fast immigration processing should be treated with caution.
Applicants should independently verify employers, immigration applications and travel documents before making large payments.
A fake ticket may look convincing, but it cannot substitute for a genuine immigration approval.
Summary
A 70-year-old Ahmedabad man has accused a father-son duo of allegedly cheating him of ₹10 lakh after promising to arrange a Canadian work permit for his son. The accused allegedly collected money through cash and bank transfers and later provided documents including a purported Air India ticket that the complainant suspected was fake. Police are investigating the alleged fraud and examining whether other applicants were targeted through similar immigration schemes.